General Purpose:
Passionately lead the safety culture in the Mountain Area by focusing on
employees, identifying leading indicators and reducing risks and increasing
the safety and wellbeing of our employees and positively affect the safety
metrics. Ensure Mountain Area Council meets or exceeds all regulatory and DFA
requirements pertaining to transportation, OSHA, DOT, and Environmental
policies and procedures in order to provide a safe and compliant workplace for
all employees. Conduct injury and accident investigations and manage
worker's compensation cases. Complete and submit required reports per DFA
and regulatory guidelines. Maintain required filing and records for the areas
of responsibility.Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Continuously seek opportunities to improve safety conditions by identifying
leading indicators, conducting safety audits, safety observations,
injury/accident investigations, and safety meetings and by developing new
safety and health policies/procedures as needed.
Coach, mentor and elevate all employees in their roles and responsibilities
of implementation and adherence to safety policies and procedures.
Monitor and evaluate safety performance to drive continuous improvement
measured by our key indicators
Plan, organize, direct, and control the Transportation group's safety
policies and procedures in coordination with the DFA Risk Management Program.
Create and administer transportation safety and environmental programs;
conduct and/or coordinate required refresher training, drills, program
audits, and updates.
Conduct new employee orientation and ongoing training for safety procedures
and practices. Ensure all employees are properly oriented prior to beginning
given assignments in the trucking and transportation operations.
Complete first report of injury and notify management; maintain safety,
medical, and injury related employee records meeting federal, state,
local, and Company requirements
Coordinate drug and alcohol tests in compliance with return to work, DOT,
or DFA requirements; receive reports; advise Human Resources Manager of
violations or risk; and assist in the determination and administration of
appropriate disciplinary actions
Diligently manage worker's compensations cases from initial report and
investigation through case closure. Work with local HR and Corporate Risk
Management to ensure that cases are reported and managed according to
Regulatory Agency and Company guidelines. Identify and coordinate light duty
assignments for injured employee
Function as the Company liaison for regulatory agency inquiries and visits,
such as OSHA and DFA Risk Management personnel
Ensure outside vendors and contractors meet DFA safety policy by securing all
applicable forms prior to commencement of work on DFA property. Maintain
Certificates of Liability insurance on outside contractors or vendors
performing work for DFA
Be an on-call DFA representative for safety incidents, accidents,
disasters, and other compliance issues
Communicate safety and environmental topics via training sessions, safety
alerts, DairyU, and open communication meetings or one-on-one discussions
With assistance of DFA Environmental Compliance staff, prepare environmental
permit application submittal for wastewater and storm water, tier II
reports, and other required reports in a timely manner
Responsible for facilities maintenance, upkeep and capital expense budgeting
and AFE creation
Perform required environmental audits/inspections, sampling, and testing
(wastewater, storm water) to maintain facility compliance. Communicate
areas of concern to corporate Environmental staff
Provide assistance in the prescreening/ hiring processes and annual reviews
for drivers to ensure proper DOT compliance
Collaborate with local Human Resources to understand how positions can
interact and function together to positively affect the safety initiative
Provide training in the reas of safety, DOT compliance, defensive
driving, and environmental compliance
The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level
of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of
responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be
assigned as required.Minimum Requirements:
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent; or equivalent combination of education
and experience noted below
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety, business
administration, or other related discipline preferred
5 years' experience as a supervisor/manager in the safety related role in
transportation or manufacturing setting
Certification and/or License - OSHA certifications and Certified Safety
ProfessionalKnowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of safety, risk management, and human resources practices
Knowledge of OSHA, DOT,EPA, State Worker's Compensation, and other
applicable regulations
Strong computer skills preferably in Microsoft Office Suite
Understanding of business management
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Must be able to read, write, and speak EnglishAn Equal Opportunity EmployerEEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran